AITP Southwest Florida Chapter Meeting
Minutes

October 13, 1998 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Ft. Myers

Members Present
Steve Adams 
Chris St. Avoin
Jim Bonnice
Don Cole 
Rob Hainsworth
David Johnson 
Tim Jones
Tim Lynch
Tawnya Miller
Kazuo Nakatani
Bob Rozanski
David Shapiro 
Paul Sikkenga
Brain Stewart
Walter Rodriguez
Guest Speaker
Rosalinda Gianino (Instructor at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers)
Topics Discussed
1. Welcome and Introductions by David Johnson.

2. Membership Drive Lottery Winner: Rob Haisworth has received $25 Gift Certificate.

3. Paul Sikkenga explained about the next meeting briefly: Merger of Barnett Bank and Nations Bank.

4. Don Cole explained Election Committee.

5. David Johnson announce that January 1999 will be a dinner meeting.

6. David Johnson reported Y2K seminar in Naples (by our chapter and Gulf Coast National Bank).

7. David Johnson reported International College are ready to start a student chapter.
 
Presentation: Windows 98 vs. Windows NT by Rosalinda Gianino.
  1. Introduction. 
  2. Similarities. 
    • Familiar GUI interfaces. 
    • Multitasking OS. 
    • Can connect to LAN/WAN. 
    • Require configuration. 
  3. Differences. 
    Windows98
    		 Windows NT
    Security: Does not employ NT security Different levels of access
    Activity Log Does not keep log Keeps it as backup
    File Size Max4 gbytes (FAT32/FAT16) Max 4-16 gbytes (NTFS)
    File Compression FAT supports limited compression Flexible per file compression
    DOS FAT can share data on the same partition NTFS cannot share data on the same partition
    Software 98 backward compatibility with previous versions only Software exists specifically for NT
    Hardware Requirements 16/32 bit, 486 or higher processor, VGA or higher, Minimum HD depends on 16/32 bit, Must have a CD rom, 16 mb RAM 32 bit, 386 or higher processor, Intel supported or RISC based processor, VGA or higher,117 Minimum HD for NT partition, Must have 3.5 floppy disk drive and a CD rom, 16 mb RAM
Open Discussions. 
    Tour of New Horizons Learning Center facility.